“June 28 marks the 45th anniversary of the Stonewall riots -- a moment that has often been deemed "the genesis" of the contemporary lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights movement...Still, other historical sites across the country where landmark LGBT rights moments have taken place are in abundance, and many of them go largely unnoticed.” Read more in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
[Reminder] STRANGE visits the GLBT History Museum! July 10, SF
When: Thursday, July 10th @ 11am - 7pm Where: GLBT History Museum, 4127 18th St. San Francisco, CA For more information contact STRANGE: call (831) 325 - 0656 or email strange@encompasscs.org … [Read more...]
[Reminder] PFLAG Santa Cruz County Celebrates Unbreakable Love – Staying Together Through The Changes In Life, July 8
This months meeting will feature Ann and Nancy Forsberg tell their Unbreakable Love Story. When Ann (Father Larry) began to show subtle signs of change over 20 years ago, Nancy knew that she needed to understand and make changes of her own for their marriage to survive. When: Tuesday July 8th @ 7pm - 9pm Where: Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz. The first hour of our meeting is dedicated to support groups, followed in the second hour by our speakers for the evening. Contact PFLAG at pflagscc@gmail.com, … [Read more...]
2014 Logo Trailblazers – Watch it FREE Online!
“...The one-hour special will feature the celebrities, politicians, activists, and trendsetters who are transforming our cultural landscape - as well as musical performances from some of today's biggest artists.” Honorees featured are youth leaders, GSA’s, Edie Windsor & Roberta Kaplan, Jason Collins, and Orange is the New Black! Music performances include A Great Big World, Sia, Demi Lovato, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Mary Lambert, Iggy Azalea, Jared Leto, Pete Wentz, and many more! Watch the full show at Logotv For more information … [Read more...]
LGBT News: ‘Outcasting’ Radio Program Elevates Lives Of Queer Youth
“Called ‘Outcasting,’ the radio program is produced by young queer people and straight allies and broadcast on more than 40 public radio stations affiliated with the Pacifica Radio Network. Not only does this program serve as a resource for young queers across America, but it injects an LGBT narrative into the conversation surrounding mainstream radio that historically lacks this kind of perspective.” Read more in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
California LGBT News: Middle School Kids Fight to Form Gay-Straight Alliance
“Down the street from Stanback, a 6-foot Confederate flag hangs over the doorway of a home. Liberal Chapel Hill and Carrboro seem distant. Elizabeth Vallero, an A.L. Stanback guidance counselor and GSA supporter, knows the residents of these rural fringes of Orange County are more conservative than their neighbors , and so do administrators, she says. "Change is difficult in public schools," she says. "There's a fear of doing something different."” Read more in Indy Week … [Read more...]
Ready for a STRANGE Summer?!
In addition to their fun filled weekly meetings, the STRANGE project, a creative space for youth ages 11 - 18 has some spectacular summer events! For more information contact STRANGE at (831) 325 - 0656 or email strange@encompasscs.org * Limited rides are available to all of these events, contact STRANGE as soon as possible if interested.* Weekly Event The STRANGE Project @ 1pm - 3:30pm, Every Saturday * No meeting July 26th Where: The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz July Events Beach Bonfire - Tuesday, July … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Obama Administration Announces Executive Order Protecting LGBT Employees Of Federal Contractors
“ The White House is expected to announce Monday that President Obama will issue an executive order requiring that all companies who contract with the federal government must not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity…” Read more in ThinkProgress … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Why Gay Pride Still Matters And Isn’t Just About Parades And Parties
“Since then Gay Pride, which is usually the whole month of June, has expanded around the globe. This celebration of life, love and liberty isn't just about parades and partying. It's about the gay community being visible and belonging to a community, a town, a city, a nation and the world.” Read more in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
LGBT News: 25 Reasons Having Gay Dads Is Awesome!
“I originally intended to intro my list with lots of statistics showing how more and more Americans are in favor of same-sex marriage and adoption. Or how same-sex couples will be counted as families by the U.S. Census for the first time. Or that gay dads have turned up in all manner of commercials and top-ranked TV shows...But instead let's just celebrate what makes gay dads unique, as well as what makes them as equally awesome as all the other active, engaged and loving fathers out there.” Read more in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]

